NPLW VIC R17: Royals push on with claim to the throne & Mackenzie stars in goal

By Kieran Yap 24/6/26 Above: Chloe Mckenzie of Melbourne Victory. Photo: Passion Creations NPLW action resumed in Victoria this weekend, and in most games all of the excitement happened in the second half. Victory snatched a point away to South Melbourne, Tiffany Eliadis scored three against Melbourne City, while Essendon and Box Hill stay neckContinue reading “NPLW VIC R17: Royals push on with claim to the throne & Mackenzie stars in goal”

NPLW VIC R16: Every game reviewed & a look at each club’s new signings

By Kieran Yap 10/6/26 Above: Alexis Pantazopoulos for South Melbourne. Photo: Adrian Geremia. It was a round of even performances, but some surprise results in the Victorian NPLW. Bentleigh Green’s new signings have made instant impacts, Box Hill won again, and Bulleen dropped points against Keilor Park. Bentleigh Greens have had one of the mostContinue reading “NPLW VIC R16: Every game reviewed & a look at each club’s new signings”

Foord scores and Wheeler dominates in Matildas win

By Kieran Yap 9/6/26 Above: Caitlin Foord (left) and Sam Kerr. Photo: Football Australia. Some fortuitous goals and an improved second half have given The Matildas a 3-1 win over Mexico in the second game of this international window. Goals to Alanna Kennedy, Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord in her 150th appearance secured the resultContinue reading “Foord scores and Wheeler dominates in Matildas win”

Late Mexico goal defeats Matildas in friendly

Australia 0-1 Mexico By Kieran Yap 6/6/26 Above: Diana Ordoñez. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. A Diana Ordoñez goal secured Mexico a 1-0 win over Australia at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle. Matildas coach Joe Montemurro named a strong starting lineup in the first of the two-game series. Ellie Carpenter captained the side in herContinue reading “Late Mexico goal defeats Matildas in friendly”

NPLW Vic R15:  Essendon climb to first, Bulleen rescue a point & Hussein stars for Victory

By Kieran Yap 3/6/26 Above: Leyla Hussein. Photo: Passion Creations It was a highly competitive weekend of football in the Victorian NPLW. Bulleen Lions and Avondale FC played out an instant classic, Melbourne Victory won against Heidelberg and Essendon jumped into first place. Friday night saw Box Hill United host Bentleigh Greens with the visitorsContinue reading “NPLW Vic R15:  Essendon climb to first, Bulleen rescue a point & Hussein stars for Victory”

Resurgent Roar win come from behind upset

Brisbane Roar 2-1 Wellington Phoenix by Alyce Collett (3/4/26) Above: Brisbane Roar celebrate after Daisy Brown (middle) clinched a late goal to seal a come from behind win for her side. Photo: via A-Leagues. Brisbane Roar have completed a remarkable come from behind 2-1 win over the Wellington Phoenix in the first leg of their two legged A-LeagueContinue reading “Resurgent Roar win come from behind upset”

NPLW Vic R9: Heidelberg bounces back, Box Hill climb to first and South win again

By Kieran Yap 23/4/26 Above: Mia Bailey of Heidelberg United. Photo: Adrian Geremia South Melbourne halt Bulleen’s winning streak, Box Hill climb into first and Heidelberg return to winning ways in Round Nine of Victoria’s NPLW. The action began in Caroline Springs as Spring Hills FC hosted the perennially strong Boroondara Eagles. The home sideContinue reading “NPLW Vic R9: Heidelberg bounces back, Box Hill climb to first and South win again”

Potentially course altering window ahead for the Girls in Green

by Alyce Collett (14/4/26) Above: Will Katie McCabe (facing camera) and her Irish team mates have anything to truly celebrating in this potentially course altering international window? Photo: via @IrelandFootball on Twitter. Republic of Ireland vs Poland– April 2026 Tuesday 14th April5pm kick off local timePolsat Plus Arena, Gdańsk Saturday 18th April4pm kick off local timeAviva Stadium, DublinContinue reading “Potentially course altering window ahead for the Girls in Green”

“It’s pretty much a final”: Claudia Bunge on Victory’s must-win mission west

Above: Claudia Bunge speaks to the press. Image: Melbourne Victory. Isabelle Campbell (1/4/2026) Melbourne Victory head into their final regular season clash knowing everything is on the line, with a high-stakes trip west to face Perth Glory (and results of later games) set to determine whether their campaign continues into the finals. For Claudia Bunge,Continue reading ““It’s pretty much a final”: Claudia Bunge on Victory’s must-win mission west”